I have been writing a whole lot more than shooting since I came back from Portland. I'm writing another eBook, my first on post processing. It's a different way to immerse myself in the world of photography. And I reached a major milestone this past weekend.
Read MoreSauvie Island was a beautiful surprise during my short time in the Portland area. I'm looking forward to exploring this island again on a return trip.
Read MoreLove or hate HDR, it's here to stay. I view HDR as a style – a look – and not so much of explicitly running HDR software on an image. For a landscape shooter, increased tonal range can be a powerful ally. However, you need to keep your eyes on the clouds....
Read MorePanther Creek Falls was high on my list of waterfalls to shoot during my Portland area trip. The creek and the falls did not disappoint. I spent much more time here than I'd expected – and I mean that in a good way.
Read MoreAre your shots of water washed out and full of glare? You need a polarizer.
Read MoreA little house cleaning on the blog today. The pages felt a little cluttered to me. I think these adjustments put the focus back where it should be... the content.
Read MoreSmart Photos is the crown jewel of the upcoming Perfect Photo Suite 9 from onOne (IMHO). I started test driving it this past weekend.
Read More[Cue ominous, dramatic music] In a stray laptop folder... lost to the world for almost 40 whole days... the final installments of the Tone Enhancer videos have been found...
Read MoreI had a killer time in Portland. Awesome landscapes. First time face-to-face meet-ups. Sleep deprivation. Ok... that last bit isn't so killer.
Read MoreI am kicking the tires on a pre-beta release of Perfect Photo Suite 9. Today, I took Quick Mask out for a spin.
Read MoreWhudunnit?!? It was Lego Man. In the Billiard Room. With the lead pipe.
Read MoreonOne wet our appetites with another preview of Photo Suite 9 today. The biggest reveal this week is the Lens Flare filter.
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